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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,550 Kia Spectra SX | |||||||
| Difference: $19,925 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335 Kia Spectra SX | |||||||
| Difference: $18,511 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Spectra |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $60,250 | $16,450 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $56,033 | $15,380 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 300 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 270 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 360 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 675 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| Options (change) | 1,627 | 1,627 | 1,627 | 1,627 | 1,348 | 1,348 | 1,305 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 650 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,475 | $38,925 | $42,075 | $42,525 | $44,475 | $64,325 | $18,550 |
| Total Invoice | $35,846 | $36,265 | $39,194 | $39,613 | $41,426 | $60,006 | $17,335 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Spectra
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,715 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,657 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Spectra |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 205/50-16 |
| Total Price | $38,475 | $38,925 | $42,075 | $42,525 | $44,475 | $64,325 | $18,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,210 | -5,335 | -7,060 | -7,185 | -6,460 | -7,110 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,265 | $33,590 | $35,015 | $35,340 | $38,015 | $57,215 | $18,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $1,750 | $2,075 | $4,750 | $23,950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,846 | $36,265 | $39,194 | $39,613 | $41,426 | $60,006 | $17,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,854 | -4,970 | -6,577 | -6,693 | -6,017 | -6,633 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,992 | $31,295 | $32,617 | $32,920 | $35,409 | $53,373 | $17,335 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $303 | $1,625 | $1,928 | $4,417 | $22,381 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Spectra
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Spectra |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,830 | $5,955 | $7,680 | $7,805 | $7,080 | $7,730 | $620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,210 | $5,335 | $7,060 | $7,185 | $6,460 | $7,110 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,854 | -4,970 | -6,577 | -6,693 | -6,017 | -6,633 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Spectra
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Spectra |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 177.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 2,702 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
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